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Example Sentences

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It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

As far as handicaps go, if you are sweeping your putts, you’re only hurting yourself and no one else…keep it enjoyable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

By engineering a subwavelength grating, they were able to trap infrared light within a layer only 40 nanometers thick.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"I can only apologise to the fans for what we have shown, especially the second half," said Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk, 34.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Max entered and set his bags next to my clothes and linens, acting like it was totally normal to show up alone with only his luggage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith